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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,911.10, 23,865.84 and 6,049.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,911.10, 23,865.84 and 6,049.62 is: 9,074.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,911.10 : 23,865.84 = 6,049.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,911.10/23,865.84 = 6,049.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,911.10x = 23,865.84 × 6,049.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,911.10x = 144,379,262.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,379,262.98/15,911.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,074.12

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